Easy Crock Pot Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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In honor of National Pork Month, today we are taking a beautiful pork tenderloin and our trusty crock pot to help you easily make some absolutely fantastic CROCK POT PULLED PORK SANDWICHES. The crock pot never disappoints, and makes this recipe so simple and worth your time every time! Once done, you can dress up some buns with perfect pulled pork for your friends and family!

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We make this recipe using a standard 2 pound pork tenderloin, but you can use one that is anywhere from 1 1/2 to 3 pounds, if you need to. Our simple BBQ sauce can be mixed up in a flash and poured into the crock pot over the pork before your low-temp 4-hour cook time. Once done, test it to make sure it’s done in the middle, and that it easily pulls apart with a couple of forks.

Just like in our INSTANT POT PULLED PORK recipe, be sure that you cut your tenderloin up in to smaller chunks before you place it into your crock pot. This way, it will cook a little faster and get more tender for that “fall apart” stage!

Ingredients

A pork tenderloin and a crock pot. That’s it! Just mix up the ingredients for your BBQ sauce and add ’em in before cooking!

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What You’ll Need

  • Pork Tenderloin- about 1.5 pounds.
  • Ketchup – about a cup.
  • Brown sugar– for sweetness.
  • Apple cider vinegar & Worcestershire sauce– for body and a tangy finish.
  • Spicy brown mustard– adds texture and balance.
  • Black Pepper to add a little kick without heat.

See recipe card for full ingredient list and quantities.

Why You Will Love These Crock Pot Pulled Pork Sandwiches

  • Double the recipe for the week – use it for more sandwiches, in salads or on baked potatoes. The sky’s the limit with this recipe!
  • Easy in the crock pot – we always say that our crock pot never disappoints. And we’ll say it again here! Perfect every time!
  • Makes your house smell great! – what’s better than the smell of that tenderloin cooking filling your whole house?

Instructions

Crock pot recipes are the best! We mix and dump, cover and walk away!

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Prep the pork tenderloin by cutting into 2 or 3 chunks. Place in the liner of the crock pot.

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In a small bowl, add ketchup.

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Brown sugar.

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Apple cider vinegar.

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Worcestershire sauce.

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Spicy brown mustard.

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And black pepper. Mix well to combine.

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Pour over pork tenderloin. Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 205° and the pork is falling apart.

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Shred with two forks and mix well with the sauce.

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Serve on buns!

Two pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw served on a blue and white patterned plate, placed on a wooden surface with a cloth and a slow cooker in the background.

We love to have ours with some tasty SOUTHERN COLESLAW!

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Why Brooke loves this recipe!

Recipes are like antiques. They are meant to be handed down from one generation to another. Each one holding a special memory or nostalgic memory. Here is why we love this one!

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Here at home, Big D prefers his pulled pork smoked, but if you don’t have the time or equipment for that, he agrees that our Crock Pot Pulled Sandwiches are still beyond delicious and a mighty fine choice anytime!

Substitutions

With this recipe, here are a few good customizations to help get you going.

Sugar – use a sugar substitute or sugar-free ketchup for healthier, low-carb options.
Buns – for a gluten-free version, try gluten-free buns or even simple corn tortillas.
BBQ sauce – spice up the sauce any way you see fit! Add peppers or your favorite hot sauce for an extra kick!

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Equipment

I love to share recipes that are no special equipment required but here are a few things that would definitely make this recipe easier!

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Storage Tips

Fridge: Store your pulled pork in the fridge in an airtight container for up to four days.
Freezer: This dish freezes very well in an airtight container for up to six months.

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Easy Crock Pot Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Dress up some buns with perfect pulled pork for your friends and family with these fantastic Crock Pot Pulled Pork Sandwiches.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Serving Size 8

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin cut into chunks
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

  • Cut the tenderloin into 2 or 3 chunks. Place in the liner of your crock pot.
    1.5 pounds pork tenderloin
  • In a small bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and pepper. Pour over pork tenderloin.
    1 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours until the meat falls apart. Shred meat and stir well in sauce after shredding to heat through. Serve on buns.

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Notes

*Pro Tip*
Double the recipe with 2 pork tenderloins for a large crowd!
Substitute with low sugar ketchup and brown sugar replacement to make low carb.
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🍴 PRO TIP!

If you are cooking two or more tenderloins for a larger group or game day or just for more comfort food for the week, the recipe will need a bit more cooking time in the crock pot. Just test it for doneness and make sure it’s tender before pulling apart the pork to your preference.

🗹 RECIPE FAQ’S

What pairs well with pulled pork?

You name it! We’d recommend the good ol’ standards of mac and cheese, coleslaw or baked beans!

What’s the best internal temperature for cooking the pork?

The ideal internal temperature for tender, “falling apart” pork is 205 degrees. If it pulls apart with two forks after checking for the correct temp, then you are there! 

How do I reheat this?

To make sure that the pork doesn’t get dried out, you should reheat it in the oven or the crock pot, rather than the microwave. Saving the juices when you store or freeze makes reheating easier and keeps things moist.

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